Patti Epler/Civil Beat/2023
Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Should Look To Other States When It Comes To Ethics Reform
While an Office of the Public Advocate would be one way to hold officials accountable, there are other options.
Screenshot/Civil Beat/2023
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee
She discusses economic concerns following the August wildfires, the steep challenges in rebuilding, and why it’s important for public officials to speak directly and frequently with the media.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
John Hill: State Resorts To Absurd Excuses To Stonewall In Infamous Child Abuse Case
The obvious conclusion: It’s covering its bureaucratic ass.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
The Sunshine Blog: Bungled Communications, A Tweet Attack, And A Longing For Another Side
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
We’ll Keep The Heat On Hawaii’s Lawmakers When They Reconvene
The 2024 session begins in three months. It’s another chance to improve the way the Legislature conducts the people’s business — and it’s an election year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Sunshine Blog: Blangiardi Builds His War Chest
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Cynthia Thielen: Hawaii’s ‘Eisenhower Republican’ On Ethics, Polarization And Dianne Feinstein
She served 30 years in the Legislature and might still be there if the state GOP caucus hadn’t alienated her.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
The Sunshine Blog: Secrecy Gone Awry And A Distinctive Aloha Shirt
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
The Sunshine Blog: Court Order, Senate Intrigue, Congressional Outrage
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
The Sunshine Blog: City Council Members Are South Korea Bound
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.